For many people, co-parenting is a way of life. If you find yourself in this position, you can either take the initiative or sit back and hope for the best.
1 key tip for bringing up a prenup for small business owners
You want to use a prenup. You and your fiancé have been engaged for six months, and you're getting married next year. You're a small business owner, and you want the prenup to protect your company.
Divorce in retirement: A few things to think about
As you reach retirement age, it goes without saying that your life will change in more ways than one. Unfortunately, there are times when something comes to life that catches you by surprise. Divorce definitely fits into this category.
Dividing property in a divorce
One of the most emotional aspects of a divorce is deciding who, if anyone, will keep the house. Your home will have carried memories for years and perhaps even decades, so the decision is bound to be a sentimental one. The most important thing to remember is to keep calm in any big decision like this, and try not to let any arguments that arise get heated. You should try and focus on the concrete pros and cons of keeping the house as opposed to any emotions that you have attached to the idea of it.
What happens when child support goes unpaid in Louisiana
Getting divorced is like walking through a minefield. You think you've avoided one issue, and something else blows up instead. If you received custody of your children in your divorce or while your divorce is pending, you might feel like you missed a major potential problem. Unfortunately, it opens up the potential for a lot of other issues, like what happens when your spouse won't pay child support.
Options for dividing a home in divorce
There are many questions to answer as you go through the divorce process, with quite a few related to property division.
Grandparents and visitation in Louisiana
As a grandparent in the state of Louisiana, there could come a point when you need to learn more about visitation with a grandchild or grandchildren.
How does the law protect domestic violence victims?
Domestic or family violence can happen to anyone, regardless of gender, race or background. It typically involves a partner or family member that is using physical abuse, emotional abuse or both to exert control of another person in the household.
Things to know about splitting a 401(k) in divorce
As you go through the divorce process, it's only a matter of time before you turn your attention to asset and debt division.
How long does it take to get divorced? It may be changing
If you live in Louisiana, you may be familiar with the fact that it currently takes a period of one year to get divorced (in some situations). However, if new legislation is passed, the wait time could soon be cut to six months.
